Carrie Mae Weems: Reflections for Now

by Carrie Mae Weems (Photographer)

Weems’ writings, lectures and conversations, published here for the first time, “beautify the mess of a messy world” Widely considered to be one of the most influential living American artists, New York-based photographer and multimedia artist Carrie Mae Weems (born 1953) has developed a practice celebrated for her exploration of cultural identity, power dynamics, intimacy and social justice through a body of work that challenges prevailing representations of race, gender and class. Defined by the use of photography, installation, film and performance, her remarkably diverse and radical oeuvre questions dominant ideologies and historical narratives disseminated within mass media. Published in the context of her solo exhibitions at Barbican Art Gallery London and Kunstmuseum Basel, this book brings together a selection of Weems’ own writings, lectures and conversations for the first time, providing her personal insights into themes such as the consequences of power, artistic appropriation and history-making.

Genres: Art

160 pages, Paperback

Published October 31, 2023

Reviews

[Alejandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have love Carrie Mae Weems for a long time, both exhibition and catalogue have been exquisite.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to see this exhibit at the Barbican in London last July and it was really stunning. I truly loved seeing this iconic American artist and London. The breadth of her work including the Kitchen Table Series, Grace Notes, and From Here I Saw What Happened is stunning. The catalog is a nice reminder of the show and I am glad I bought it there, however, it does not adequately do the show justice. Book - 4 stars, Show- 5 stars.